Full job description

Core Responsibilities:

• Menu Development and Execution:
• Create innovative and appealing menus that align with the restaurant’s concept and target audience.
• Develop and standardize recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of all dishes, maintaining high culinary standards.
• Adapt menus based on seasonal availability, customer feedback, and current culinary trends.
• Kitchen Management:
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff, including cooks, assistants, and dishwashers.
• Create work schedules and assign tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to all health and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure proper functioning of all kitchen equipment and arrange for maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Inventory and Cost Control:
• Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing ingredients.
• Monitor food costs and implement strategies to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices and quality of ingredients.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and audits.
• Staff Training and Development:
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Provide ongoing training on culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen procedures.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback and coaching.
• Maintain a positive working atmosphere.
• Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction:
• Ensure that all dishes meet the restaurant’s quality standards and customer expectations.
• Monitor customer feedback and address any complaints or concerns promptly.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure that all food is prepared to health and safety regulations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive culinary experience and expertise.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability 1 to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. 2

Job Type: Full-time